Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, has been criticized by his former friends. A friend who appears under the pseudonym Edward Charles Featherstone recently gave an interview to The Mirror to express his disappointment that Prince Harry portrays himself as a victim in the highly anticipated book.
Edward Charles Featherstone, who once played polo with Prince Harry, made it clear that he disagreed with Prince Harry's portrayal of their shared experiences. He noted that Prince Harry conveniently ignored the important context that kept him away from the victim character.
Edward Charles Featherstone bluntly told Prince Harry: "Don't be presumptuous, you're not a victim. He noted that Prince Harry was once part of a "noble cause" by supporting organizations like the Trauma Veterans Games. However, through his actions after retiring from the royal family, such as the publication of "Spare Tire", Prince Harry seems to have shown "inappropriate behavior" towards his family.
Edward Charles Featherstone made no secret of how Prince Harry's portrayal of events in his memoirs was "disappointing". While the former friend did not specify which anecdotes or claims upset him, it was clear that he did not agree with the victim narrative woven in The Spare Tire.
In this unrelenting interview, Edward Charles Featherstone vowed that in the future he would publicly publish a letter directly to Prince Harry. "I've written a letter to him and I'm going to release it publicly at some point," he revealed, adding that it's "something to come."
So, what can fans expect from this mysterious letter of accusation? Based on Edward Charles Featherstone's outspoken criticism of Prince Harry in the interview, it seems that the letter will question the version of events presented in Spare Tire.
It remains to be seen whether I'll be low-key on h2z** or on Rude Chronicle**, or if I'll be more aggressive in occupying a page in the Los Angeles Times. He joked.
Interestingly, Edward Charles Featherstone is working on a book called The Rude Beginning, which suggests that he has a far cry for Prince Harry than a compliment. While he considered including the letter in his own **, Edward Charles Featherstone felt the time was not yet ripe. However, he assured that the letter of accusation against Prince Harry's claims will be publicly released at an uncertain date in the future.
It's unclear how long fans will have to wait to see Edward Charles Featherstone publicly deliver his sharp rebuttal. But now the polo friend has become the first person to publicly slam "Spare Tire" and its portrayal of Prince Harry's upbringing in the Windsor royal family.
Edward Charles Featherstone undoubtedly did the most harm by choosing to criticize Prince Harry first rather than keep his views a secret. Questioning the credibility of a confessional book in an interview immediately after publication is a clever way to weaken its message and sow doubt in the reader's mind.
It makes one wonder if Edward Charles Featherstone noticed how his harsh remarks were shared and discussed in spam tabloids and click-through articles. As the first in Prince Harry's social circle to publicly criticize "The Spare Tire," Edward Charles Featherstone preemptively undercuts the narrative of this memoir at a time when a lot of interest is concentrated. His remarks ensure that the memoir will be censored with a more different emotional eye.
The move also challenges Prince Harry's direct response to accusations of his own self-victimized image, if he wants to regain control of the narrative. Although Edward Charles Featherstone did not reveal specific examples, he suggested that Prince Harry had exaggerated or omitted their shared past, leaving an unpleasant impression on fans. Edward Charles Featherstone was the first to speak out publicly, allowing him to shape the initial public perception of the confession.
As for when the letter will be released publicly, Edward Charles Featherstone wisely did not rush into action. By keeping it for the time being, the sense of mystery and anticipation only increases. When the letter is revealed in the future through his own writing or the main **, it will get the most readership and social discussion.
It also gives Edward Charles Featherstone more material to blame Prince Harry as the scrutiny of "Spare Tire" continues. Any further inconsistencies or examples that arise could be compiled into an updated draft. Just mentioning that the letter will be made public in the future means that every time Prince Harry makes headlines, there is constant speculation, making his friend's criticism an open question.